Today, it's been less than a week since I finally got a job, after over a year of searching. I just found out that there's about to be a wave of layoffs. I haven't even gotten my first paycheck, and already I'm going to lose my job. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after finally getting a job offer after months of unemployment, I found out that the person who was going to hire me got fired. Which means I'm not getting the job. FML
Today, not even a week after I was laid off from my job, I got a call from my old boss. He offered me a "new" job at the company, which turned out to be just like my old one, but with drastically reduced pay. I'm so broke and desperate that I accepted. FML
Today, at the job I've had for eight years, I finally got the raise I was supposed to get a year ago. One hour later I found out the store was closing and we were all out of a job in two weeks. FML
Today, I got fired from the job I've only had for a week. Between paying for a physical, my own background check and uniforms, I paid more money to start working there than I'll get from my one and only paycheck. FML
Today, I found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. FML
Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. FML
Today, I finalized my new car purchase after three months on the job at a new company. Two hours later, I was informed that my position has been eliminated. I have two weeks to find a new job or I'm completely screwed. FML
Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML
Today, my employer fired me, less than a week before I could become permanent full-time staff. FML
Today, I finished my project two weeks early. Now I am being laid off because there is no work to do. FML
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Top comments
Pat_Tricksta 13
You don't know that yet OP!!! Don't lose hope, and outwork the other workers. If you give up just because you heard of this "wave" you are going to be demotivated, and coworkers and your bosses will easily detect that demotivation, and then you really are ******!
Godsofdracos 15
If he was hired recently enough that he hasn't even received a paycheck, the odds of him being laid off are slim. He was most likely hired with other new people to replace people that have been there the companies about to lay off / fire.
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Pat_Tricksta 13
You don't know that yet OP!!! Don't lose hope, and outwork the other workers. If you give up just because you heard of this "wave" you are going to be demotivated, and coworkers and your bosses will easily detect that demotivation, and then you really are ******!
Godsofdracos 15
If he was hired recently enough that he hasn't even received a paycheck, the odds of him being laid off are slim. He was most likely hired with other new people to replace people that have been there the companies about to lay off / fire.
kuzzy00 22
I'm sure somewhere there are employment laws somewhere that are relevant to OP's case.
Godsofdracos 15
Depends if it's an at will company / state or not. If it is then it doesn't matter they can fire you for any reason they choose.
tj4234 36
That would be true, if OP were in the US. At will doesn't exist her in the UK. They could pay them off, but only if they made the role redundant. Working time directives protect workers in the UK from at will firing.
Godsofdracos 15
Oops, didn't even look at the region. Thanks for that tidbit, wasn't aware :).
Clubcan_handlme 9
That sucks OP. Hopefully they'll skip over you!
maggiefox 25
I wish you best of luck :(
Adam5858 17
Go out searching straight away.Dont lie back!.Sorry OP
Since1998 20
He didn't get laid off yet. He could still have his job.
xoteeshaox 22
if he started looking, anticipating being fired, the bosses might find that and definitely lay him iff.
idioticmess 15
i know how you feel OP. i started a job and a month and a half later i lost it. dont worry youll find another one if you do.
acommonman 23
keep your head up, OP. you'll find a job soon. btw, I think your username is awesome
ScottVining 21
Good luck I hope you keep your job!
SiRiSpartan 12
It's ok OP, you don't know for a fact that you will be laid off, even if you are, there are still many other options, just keep your head up.
spatula232 25
Props to you OP for trying to find work. Many people would just give up. Keep trying, it'll work out soon enough. With that work ethic people will want to employ you!!
Wingman527 22
I agree ^
91hayek 31
Well after a year you got a job, which the odds of which are pretty low. The odds of you not getting laid off may be lower, but hey, you've survived this far so there's no harm in believing you won't, and working until that decision is made. One thing at a time. Deal with it with the fighting spirit with which you dealt with your unemployment; keep fighting OP.
lazyapple 1
Good luck to you. I feel your pain.